2. Â Kenneth Dixon-Louisiana Tech
A senior, Dixon set records at Louisiana Tech as early as his freshman year. Â Rushing for 1,194 yards with 28 touchdowns and 6.0 yards per carry.
Dixon isn’t explosive like Collins, but he’s smart and patient, a type of player Bill Belichick likes.  He doesn’t rush into a crowd, but rather waits for blocking and picks his spots.
This season Dixon had a total of 1,537 yard and 26 touchdowns using both the run game and peeling out as a receiver. Â Dixon also understands situational football, a huge plus because of how well the Patriots are in situational football and how important it is for the team.
Dixon averaged 14 yards per carry as a true freshman with Louisiana Tech, and became the school’s all-time leading rusher with 4,480 yards. His build is resilient enough to take some hard hits while still managing to stay upright and move the chains.
Dixon was a four-year starter and was consistently working hard every season.  He’s not Adrian Peterson but Dixon has the IQ to make the Patriots squad.
Any running back drafted will back-up LaGarette Blount, and allowing Dixon time to grow while Blount carries the ball the majority of the time will allow him to grow into a better football player and be mentally prepared when his opportunity finally opens up.
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